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Reference: NOM-4146179000
Leaf Springs
Leaf Spring Shackle Suzuki Samurai – Standard Height, OEM Replacement
A standard-height leaf spring shackle for the Suzuki Samurai, built as an OEM replacement. Swapping a worn shackle removes play and knocking at the spring mount while the car keeps its factory ride height and suspension geometry.
Leaf Spring Shackle Suzuki Samurai – Standard Height, OEM Replacement
Spring shackles live at the bottom of the car, in mud, salt and water, and nobody looks at them for years – until a knock appears every time you drop off a kerb, or an inspection flags play in the suspension. On a Samurai this is one of those cheap parts whose wear can spoil the way the whole rear end behaves.
This is a shackle in standard height, built as an OEM replacement – you swap a worn part for a new one without changing suspension geometry or ride height.
Height standard (no lift) | Type OEM replacement | Suspension leaf springs |
Key benefits
- Standard height keeps the factory ride height and geometry – this is a service replacement, not a modification, so nothing else has to be adjusted.
- A fresh shackle removes the play and knocking at the spring mount, so the rear axle behaves predictably again instead of wandering over bumps.
- Built to the original pattern, so it goes into the standard chassis and spring points with no drilling or trial fitting.
- A low-cost part that directly affects how securely the leaf spring is held – one of the cheapest wins when sorting out tired suspension.
Technical data
- Part number: NOM-4146179000
- Model: Suzuki Samurai
- Height: standard
- Part character: OEM replacement
- Application: leaf spring mounting
Who it is for: Samurai owners sorting out suspension after years of use, preparing the car for a roadworthiness test, or replacing leaf springs and wanting to renew the whole mounting while they are there. It is also a sensible line on a rebuild list – after two decades the shackles rarely look better than the springs they hold.
Installation notes
Note the version: this is a standard-height shackle, so it is not a lifting part – lift kits use extended shackles, sold separately. When fitting, check the condition of the bushes and pins and observe torque figures; spring bolts should be tightened with the car standing on its wheels so the bushes settle in their working position. If any part of the mounting is badly corroded, expect to heat or cut the old fasteners out.
Why it is worth it
- An inexpensive part that restores a proper spring mount – there is no point fitting new leaf springs to worn shackles.
- An OEM replacement at standard height, so the car keeps its factory geometry.
- Bolts into the standard locations with nothing to modify.
If leaf springs or bushes are on your list already, add the shackles and do the job properly in one go.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this shackle lift the car?
No. This is the standard-height version, intended as a service replacement. Extended shackles for lifting the car are offered separately.
Is this a genuine Suzuki part?
No – the distributor describes it as a high-quality OEM replacement.
What suspension does it fit?
The factory leaf-sprung suspension of the Suzuki Samurai – the shackle is part of the leaf spring mounting.
What should I watch out for when fitting?
Tighten the spring mounting bolts with the car standing on its wheels so the bushes settle into their working position, and check the condition of the bushes and pins.
